CVE-2023-52777: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath11k: fix gtk offload status event locking The ath11k active pdevs are protected by RCU but the gtk offload status event handling code calling ath11k_mac_get_arvif_by_vdev_id() was not marked as a read-side critical section. Mark the code in question as an RCU read-side critical section to avoid any potential use-after-free issues. Compile tested only.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.19 — 6.1.64
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.5.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.6 — 6.6.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cf7577b6b3153b4b49deea9719fe43f96469c6d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dea3c0720a146bd7193969f2847ccfed5be2221 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf9c7d783a2bf9305df4ef5b93d9063a52e18fca https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e83246ecd3b193f8d91fce778e8a5ba747fc7d8a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cf7577b6b3153b4b49deea9719fe43f96469c6d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dea3c0720a146bd7193969f2847ccfed5be2221 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cf9c7d783a2bf9305df4ef5b93d9063a52e18fca https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e83246ecd3b193f8d91fce778e8a5ba747fc7d8a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52777? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath11k: fix gtk offload status event locking The ath11k active pdevs are protected by RCU but the gtk offload status event handling code calling ath11k_mac_get_arvif_by_vdev_id() was not marked as a read-side critical section. Mark the code in question as an RCU read-side critical section to avoid any potential use-after-free issues. Compile tested only. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52777? +

CVE-2023-52777 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52777? +

CVE-2023-52777 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52777? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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